Conflict Transformation Studies

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Why Study Conflict Transformation at Goshen College?

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As a conflict transformation studies major at Goshen College — a place known for its peace witness and global engagement — you’ll learn how to respond to conflict with insight, compassion and practical tools. This program prepares you to address injustice, navigate disagreement and promote peace in schools, organizations and global movements.

You’ll study with faculty who are experts in peacebuilding, mediation, and social change. Through hands-on learning like internships, community projects and global experiences, you’ll gain real-world experience that prepares you to become a confident, ethical changemaker.

  • 91%
    of classes have fewer than 30 students
  • 93%
    of graduates employed or in service/grad school within one year
  • 2nd
    Second in Indiana for the percentage of students who go on to earn doctorates

    Career Paths

    With a degree in conflict transformation, you’ll be ready to lead in fields where dialogue, justice and healing matter most. Graduates pursue careers such as:

    • Mediator
    • Community Organizer
    • Lawyer
    • Restorative Justice Practitioner
    • Nonprofit Leader
    • Educator
    • Diplomat or Policy Advocate
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    Hands-On Learning Opportunities

    Apply what you learn through real-world experiences:

    • Internships at organizations working for justice and reconciliation
    • Campus initiatives promoting dialogue and community building
    • Study-Service Term (SST) for immersive cross-cultural learning
    • Independent research or peace-related student projects

    Scholarships

    Conflict Transformation majors are eligible for a variety of Goshen College scholarships.

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    Facilities and Resources

    • Center for Community Engagement: connect with local partners and lead campus projects that build peace
    • Summer Peacebuilding Institute: explore intensive peace studies in collaboration with practitioners from around the world
    • Campus Initiatives: access funding and mentorship for student-led workshops, mediation efforts or justice campaigns

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